On March 9, Marymount University became the first higher education institution in the U.S. to have an on-campus convenience store powered by Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology. Located in the lobby of Gerard Phelan Hall on Marymount’s main campus in Arlington, the new convenience shop – Saints 24 – opened to the University community […]
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2023 Halo Awards filled with charitable giving to support students
At Marymount University’s second-ever Halo Awards dinner and ceremony last month at the Washington Golf and Country Club, the institution honored six distinguished individuals that included alumni, faculty and community members for their professional achievements and service to others. And with the generosity and support of sponsors and donors, $160,000 was raised to benefit […]
Make your transfer experience (nearly) stress-free with these 5 tips
Transferring colleges may seem complicated and overwhelming. At Marymount University, however, the process is surprisingly simple. In this blog, we outline some of the steps that we’ve taken to make your transfer experience as easy as possible. You’ll be a part of campus life before you know it! 1. We have numerous scholarships available […]
Marymount receives $2.8 million gift for creation of Campus Hub
Marymount University has received a $2.8 million gift from the Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation to renovate and repurpose one of the oldest buildings on its main campus in Arlington. The gift will fund the creation of the Reinsch Pierce Family Campus Hub, a new 6,240-square-foot facility that will include a Barnes & Noble Bookstore […]
6 ways to prepare for the SAT or ACT
As you’re gearing up to prepare for college applications, you’ll need to devote time to getting ready for the SAT (or ACT in some cases). How thoroughly you’ll need to prepare will depend on the student, but regardless of your test-taking abilities, taking the time to prepare for standardized tests for college is important. […]
What you need to know to enter, advance in the cybersecurity field
The demand for cybersecurity jobs continues to rise. Information security analyst is one of the top 20 fastest growing professions, according to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, expected to grow 35 percent by 2031 with a 2021 median pay of $102,600. Whether you want to launch yourself into this cutting-edge field or advance further […]
Let our Admissions team help you transfer from NOVA to MU
Attention NOVA students! Are you looking to transfer from Northern Virginia Community College to Marymount University to complete your bachelor’s degree? If so, we understand that you may have many questions about the application process when it comes to transferring colleges. Our aim is to make your transition to Marymount as seamless as possible. We […]
Saints finish strong in VFIC’s 23rd annual Ethics Bowl
Five students from Marymount University participated in the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges’ (VFIC) 23rd annual statewide collegiate Ethics Bowl last weekend, deliberating on “Ethics and Digital Media” on the campus of Virginia Wesleyan University in Virginia Beach, Va. The Marymount team – featuring senior Adalie Shotton, juniors Natalia Ivanauskas and Agnes-Laure Signou and […]
5 topics to discuss with your parents before choosing a college
The feeling of reading that acceptance email is incredible. After all those years of hard work, you finally got into college! But maybe you’ve been accepted to several colleges, and you’re struggling to choose which one will be the best fit for you. We know the college decision is huge — that’s why we […]
MU graduate programs achieve national rankings for first time
Three of Marymount University’s graduate programs were nationally ranked this week with the unveiling of the U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Online Programs list. The University’s online Master’s in Business, Master’s in Education and Master’s in Nursing programs all debuted on the list, a first for the institution. This news follows Marymount’s […]